Hulkster

What model was the Loomis rod that broke?

I have two imx pro rods and love them. I have the MBR 903 and the SJR901. But I dream of fishing with a GLX or NRX to see what the next two levels feel like lol I went from a 2015 model E6X to the imx pro and the imx pro made the E6X feel like an Ugly Stik lol big noticeable upgrade there lol

one thing is for sure, when I upgraded from lower end gear to higher end stuff, when a fish hits your lure it feels like a lightning bolt lol. The dampening effect of low end sensitivity to higher end sensitivity makes a big difference in 'feel' when you get a strike. I'm comparing Walmart Eagle Claw rods to Loomis 90s IMX and GL3 rods here. I remember the feels lol

When I first upgraded from lower end stuff to higher end stuff, in addition to balance, weight and sensitivity as mentioned above, I found that the higher end rods cast a lot better (farther). I guess the crisper blank transfers the power better in making the cast? I'm not sure but I know casting distance was a big increase for me.

Awesome can you post a pic of the 92 Calcutta? they were all silver back then right? the gold ones came out in the late 90s?

What about the imx pro version? they have that particular model offered. the imx pro's are awesome rods!

I really like my Curado 200i. These reels get a bad rap for some reason but Tackle Tour loved the reel and I bought one based on this review: https://www.tackletour.com/reviewshimanocuradoibaitcaster.html I got mine in 2016 and i still use it all the time on an imx pro MBR 903C with 12 pound Sufix Siege for all purpose work

I throw a lot of crank baits, spinner baits and Mepps #5 Aglia and Black fury lures on it. Even caught my first muskie from shore on it (was fishing a river and he smashed my Mepps #5 Black Fury)

I have the MBR 903C in the IMX Pro version and I love the extra length. You can really make long casts with it. I wouldn't hesitate to get the 904.

another option might be the 7'6 light power IMX Pro, the SJR 901S. I have the rod and really like it for throwing anything on the smaller side (but not UL)

yup and the line lay and line roller on the reel makes a big difference too. I've fished with mid to higher end shimano spinning reels since the 90s (Stradics, Sustains, Saros etc) and I've never had an issue with line twist. I think on cheaper reels it really must mess up the mono.

I use 12 pound Sufix mono (Siege) on my curado 200i. its amazing stuff. Sufix makes amazing mono

they are much better than they used to be but 1 piece still fishes and casts better in every way. its also stronger. but ya you have to watch those tips lol

I guess it depends what you are throwing. Small spinner baits are fine on spinning gear but trying to cast and retrieve a 1/2 oz one or better with big blades on it sucks. Way too much resistance in the water for a spinning reel. Same with a big mepps spinner or even a crankbait with a big lip on it.

Fenwick came out with some great USA made rods in the late 90s (mainly the Techna AV and the CoFi 57 rods) then promptly switched all their manufacturing to China and made crappy rods for about the next 20 years. The damage has been done. Even if these rods are great (they have a long time loomis employee Dave Binkerhoff working with them) its going to be hard to get people to spend a good buck on these given the last 20 years of easy to break Fenwick rods.

Sufix Siege mono is the best I have ever used. I use it on both spinning and baitcasting gear.

only new for me

I use Sufix Siege mono on my two main rigs. 12 pound on my baitcasting rig with 200 size curado and 6 pound on my spinning rig with a 1000 size shimano nasci.

I have ordered a few G. Loomis rods from them shipped up here to Canada over the years and had no issues. They packed them very safely in a secure rod tube with the rod taped inside to prevent movement.

I try to get rods that have at least Fuji Alconite guides on them. They are durable and cast smooth.

I use the rod glove ones. Not really a sock per se, but it protects them pretty well.

That would be a great rod to throw Mepps spinners too. I use the Mepps Black Fury in various sizes all the time as well as the Gold and Orange Aglia. They slay fish. That rod would be great for using the #4 or 5 size on spinning gear

G. Loomis.

hearsay that is documented with video proof all over youtube: this isn't internet BS this is real (reel?) life.

St. Croix has fallen drastically since the pandemic. Quality control in the toilet, expensive rods now with cheap guides (avid walleye and panfish) etc. its a shame.